SAFE Disposal Event Evento de Desperdicio SAFE

SAFE Disposal Event

One of the world’s largest events of its kind, the NYC SAFE (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables and Electronics) Disposal event, administered by the New York City Department of Sanitation, is coming to Northern Manhattan on Sun., Jun. 28th at Columbia University.

The event promotes the collection of harmful household waste as well as electronic waste, and is open to all New York City residents.

If an item is leaking, pack in a larger container and use an absorbent material, such as kitty litter or newspaper, to soak up excess fluid

Place containers upright in a sturdy box to transport them

What Happens to Collected Items

Materials collected are either recycled, blended for fuel, or sent to licensed hazardous [A1] waste treatment facilities for safe disposal with Veolia.

Electronics are responsibly recycled by Electronics Recycling International or refurbished for reuse through e-cycleNYC.

Unwanted medications are managed by environmental police and incinerated to prevent unintentional poisonings or entry into the water supply.

Where:

Columbia University/Teachers College

120th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue

Cars approach from Seminary Drive down Amsterdam Avenue, follow Park Drive to the end

When:

Sunday, June 28th

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Improper disposal of harmful household products can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health. Thankfully, there are easy ways to dispose of these wastes and New York City is making it easier than ever for its residents. Learn more about how to safely and properly dispose of these harmful materials found routinely around the home at www.nyc.gov/safedisposal.

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